RFP Conflict/Special Prosecution Services Contract in Pendleton Municipal Court
Request for Proposals
For Conflict/Special Prosecution Services Contract in Pendleton Municipal Court
Issued: February 5, 2021
Proposals Due: March 1, 2021
The City of Pendleton requests proposals from qualified members of the Oregon State Bar for part-time legal services to the City of Pendleton for the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases when the current prosecuting attorney may have a conflict in Municipal Court. Experience in a criminal prosecution is preferred.
Duties will include all aspects of prosecution of misdemeanors, including occasional attendance at court sessions on Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings, and/or Wednesday afternoons, with some flexibility.
The City will pay $100/hour for services. It is estimated the conflict/special prosecutor will spend up to10 hours each week reviewing cases, preparing plea offers, and attending court appearances. In the event a trial takes place, additional hours will be required. The City expects to enter into a contract with the successful proposer beginning March 8, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
Proposals should include at least the following:
1. Name and OSB number of the attorney who will be providing services under the contract;
2. A brief summary of attorney experience in misdemeanor matters and prosecution;
3. A profile of attorney’s present legal practice and scheduling availability;
For more information contact: Nancy Kerns, City Attorney, 541-966-0236.
Proposals must be submitted to: City Attorney
City of Pendleton
500 SW Dorion Ave.
Pendleton, OR 97801
Proposals must be received before 5:00 PM on March 1, 2021. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience in providing legal services to defendants in municipal criminal matters, the cost to the City for those services, and the ability to serve recipients of the contracted services.
